791. The body’s unity does not do away with the diversity of its members: “In the building up of Christ’s Body there is engaged a diversity of members and functions. There is only one Spirit who, according to his own richness and the needs of the ministries, gives his different gifts for the welfare of the Church.”222 The unity of the Mystical Body produces and stimulates charity among the faithful: “From this it follows that if one member suffers anything, all the members suffer with him, and if one member is honored, all the members together rejoice.”223 Finally, the unity of the Mystical Body triumphs over all human divisions: “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”224
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
298. When did he institute this sacrament?
502. What are the offenses against the dignity of marriage?
287. Why is the Holy Eucharist the paschal banquet?
563. How does the Church pray to Mary?
470. What is forbidden by the fifth commandment?
248. What is the criterion that assures unity in the midst of plurality?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
